Student Journey | University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Student Journey | University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Student Journey.
Our teams are here to help guide you through every step of the application process. We have outlined each of the key steps you will need to take on your journey to joining our welcoming learning community and becoming a UWTSD student.
If you are looking for more information about studying, and the application process, you can
contact our dedicated team
available to answer your questions.
Student Journey.
Step 1 - Choosing Where to Study
Deciding where and what you want to study is an important decision. Get a flavour for student life at each campus using our
campus life pages
, take a moment to watch our student life videos to get your first glimpse of our campuses! Have a look at the courses we have available, and check which campuses that course is available on.
Campuses & Locations
Step 2 - Choosing What to Study
Choose a course that aligns with your goals, and research different courses available to get you there. We’ve
grouped our courses into subject areas
to make this easier for you. When you’ve chosen where you want to go and what you want to study you should
Book an Open Day
to get a real feel for the campus.
Our Subjects
Visit Us At An Open Day
Get to know us, the place you will call home while studying with us and the experts who lead our courses. Meet current students and hear what they love about studying with us.
Book an Open Day
Step 3 - Making an Application
Most Undergraduate Applications are
done through UCAS
. You can add 5 courses, either from the same university or different universities.
Once you’ve narrowed down your options, write an awesome personal statement that tells us who you really are and why you want to study with us. Our
Guide to writing a Personal Statement
video will help get you started.
Undergraduate Applications
Step 4 - Your Accommodation Options
Now that you’ve applied you may be wondering what’s next. The next thing to consider is, where will you be staying during your studies?
Our accommodation page sets
out the different accommodation options available at our campuses.
Accommodation
Step 5 - Student Finance and Support
One of the most important factors to studying at university is fees and finance. As there are many student finance options available
our fees and finance page
is a good place to start.
Undergraduate Funding & Support
Step 6 - Accept Your Offer
Once you have submitted your application, we will consider your application and will look to make you an offer for studying with us. Once you have your offer you can accept it through UCAS or on our online portal (for students not applying through UCAS). Then you need to look out for emails to confirm your start date, accommodation and student finance.
Whilst you are waiting for your offer, find out what is going on across our campuses, including Welsh Language Opportunities, Global Opportunities and Societies and Sporting Opportunities.
Experience & Facilities
Missed the January Deadline?
Have you missed the January Deadline but want to start in September? Not to worry you can still apply through
UCAS Extra
between February and July or through
clearing
in July and August.
Further Information
Open Days
Our Subjects
Campuses and Locations
Accommodation
Experience and Facilities
Sport
Global Opportunities
Welsh Opportunities at UWTSD
Students' Union
Course Types
Below is a quick guide to the different types of courses and types of studies offered by universities, to help you make an informed choice about what and how you want to study.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate Research
Mode of Delivery
Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) / Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) / Bachelor of Music (BMus) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
A Level 6 qualification that normally requires three years* of full-time study.
*
some two-year degrees are available.
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
A Level 5 qualification that is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time programme.
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
A Level 4 qualification that is equivalent to the first year of a full-time programme.
Higher National Diploma (HND)
A Level 5 qualification that is designed to be work-related and vocational in nature
and is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time degree programme.
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
A Level 4 qualification that is designed to be work-related and vocational in nature
and is equivalent to the first year of a full-time programme.
Master of Design (MDes)
An Integrated Master’s Degree is a Level 7 qualification that normally requires four years
of full-time study.
Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) / Master of Theology (MTh) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A Level 7 qualification following completion of 180 credits.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Secondary (PGCE Secondary) / Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) / Post Compulsory Education (PCE)
A qualification consisting of 60 credits at level 7, and 60 credits at level 6.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
A Level 7 qualification following completion of 120 credits.
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) / University Certificate (UniCert)
A Level 7 qualification following completion of 60 credits.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A level 8 qualification, a research project usually completed over 3-4 years if full-time or 6-8 years part-time.
Professional Doctorates (DProf/ProfDoc) / Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) / Doctorate in Education (EdD)
A level 8 qualification, usually with 1 year of taught modules and a 2-3 years research project if full-time, or 2 years (taught) and 4-6 years (project) part-time.
Doctor of Philosophy by Published Works (PhD)
A level 8 qualification consisting of a reflective analysis and selection of previously internationally peer-reviewed published works, usually completed in 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
A level 7 qualification, equivalent to the first 2 years of study of a PhD, usually completed in 2-3 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time.
Master of Research (MRes)
A level 7 qualification, with 60 credits of taught modules and a research project, usually completed in 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
Master of Science by Research (MScRes)
A level 7 qualification with no taught modules, usually completed over 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time.
On Campus
Programmes where students are in physical attendance for the whole of their course, with the exception of supporting online elements, which will represent less than 25% of the course.
Blended
Programmes where students are in physical attendance for more than 50% of their total contact hours.
Distance
Programmes where students are not in physical attendance for any of their course.
Full-Time
Students normally study 120 credits each academic year
Part-Time
Students normally study fewer than 120 credits each academic year, but the exact number of credits each year may vary.
Skip page header and navigation
Student Journey.
Our teams are here to help guide you through every step of the application process. We have outlined each of the key steps you will need to take on your journey to joining our welcoming learning community and becoming a UWTSD student.
If you are looking for more information about studying, and the application process, you can
contact our dedicated team
available to answer your questions.
Student Journey.
Step 1 - Choosing Where to Study
Deciding where and what you want to study is an important decision. Get a flavour for student life at each campus using our
campus life pages
, take a moment to watch our student life videos to get your first glimpse of our campuses! Have a look at the courses we have available, and check which campuses that course is available on.
Campuses & Locations
Step 2 - Choosing What to Study
Choose a course that aligns with your goals, and research different courses available to get you there. We’ve
grouped our courses into subject areas
to make this easier for you. When you’ve chosen where you want to go and what you want to study you should
Book an Open Day
to get a real feel for the campus.
Our Subjects
Visit Us At An Open Day
Get to know us, the place you will call home while studying with us and the experts who lead our courses. Meet current students and hear what they love about studying with us.
Book an Open Day
Step 3 - Making an Application
Most Undergraduate Applications are
done through UCAS
. You can add 5 courses, either from the same university or different universities.
Once you’ve narrowed down your options, write an awesome personal statement that tells us who you really are and why you want to study with us. Our
Guide to writing a Personal Statement
video will help get you started.
Undergraduate Applications
Step 4 - Your Accommodation Options
Now that you’ve applied you may be wondering what’s next. The next thing to consider is, where will you be staying during your studies?
Our accommodation page sets
out the different accommodation options available at our campuses.
Accommodation
Step 5 - Student Finance and Support
One of the most important factors to studying at university is fees and finance. As there are many student finance options available
our fees and finance page
is a good place to start.
Undergraduate Funding & Support
Step 6 - Accept Your Offer
Once you have submitted your application, we will consider your application and will look to make you an offer for studying with us. Once you have your offer you can accept it through UCAS or on our online portal (for students not applying through UCAS). Then you need to look out for emails to confirm your start date, accommodation and student finance.
Whilst you are waiting for your offer, find out what is going on across our campuses, including Welsh Language Opportunities, Global Opportunities and Societies and Sporting Opportunities.
Experience & Facilities
Missed the January Deadline?
Have you missed the January Deadline but want to start in September? Not to worry you can still apply through
UCAS Extra
between February and July or through
clearing
in July and August.
Further Information
Open Days
Our Subjects
Campuses and Locations
Accommodation
Experience and Facilities
Sport
Global Opportunities
Welsh Opportunities at UWTSD
Students' Union
Course Types
Below is a quick guide to the different types of courses and types of studies offered by universities, to help you make an informed choice about what and how you want to study.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate Research
Mode of Delivery
Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) / Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) / Bachelor of Music (BMus) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
A Level 6 qualification that normally requires three years* of full-time study.
*
some two-year degrees are available.
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
A Level 5 qualification that is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time programme.
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
A Level 4 qualification that is equivalent to the first year of a full-time programme.
Higher National Diploma (HND)
A Level 5 qualification that is designed to be work-related and vocational in nature
and is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time degree programme.
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
A Level 4 qualification that is designed to be work-related and vocational in nature
and is equivalent to the first year of a full-time programme.
Master of Design (MDes)
An Integrated Master’s Degree is a Level 7 qualification that normally requires four years
of full-time study.
Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) / Master of Theology (MTh) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A Level 7 qualification following completion of 180 credits.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Secondary (PGCE Secondary) / Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) / Post Compulsory Education (PCE)
A qualification consisting of 60 credits at level 7, and 60 credits at level 6.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
A Level 7 qualification following completion of 120 credits.
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) / University Certificate (UniCert)
A Level 7 qualification following completion of 60 credits.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A level 8 qualification, a research project usually completed over 3-4 years if full-time or 6-8 years part-time.
Professional Doctorates (DProf/ProfDoc) / Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) / Doctorate in Education (EdD)
A level 8 qualification, usually with 1 year of taught modules and a 2-3 years research project if full-time, or 2 years (taught) and 4-6 years (project) part-time.
Doctor of Philosophy by Published Works (PhD)
A level 8 qualification consisting of a reflective analysis and selection of previously internationally peer-reviewed published works, usually completed in 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
A level 7 qualification, equivalent to the first 2 years of study of a PhD, usually completed in 2-3 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time.
Master of Research (MRes)
A level 7 qualification, with 60 credits of taught modules and a research project, usually completed in 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
Master of Science by Research (MScRes)
A level 7 qualification with no taught modules, usually completed over 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time.
On Campus
Programmes where students are in physical attendance for the whole of their course, with the exception of supporting online elements, which will represent less than 25% of the course.
Blended
Programmes where students are in physical attendance for more than 50% of their total contact hours.
Distance
Programmes where students are not in physical attendance for any of their course.
Full-Time
Students normally study 120 credits each academic year
Part-Time
Students normally study fewer than 120 credits each academic year, but the exact number of credits each year may vary.